Erich von Stroheim
Erich von Stroheim was an Austrian-American director, screenwriter, actor, and producer, known for his avant-garde, visionary direction in the silent era.
Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actor
September 22, 1885
May 12, 1957
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Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) was a renowned Austrian-American director, screenwriter, actor, and producer, who gained prominence as a visionary film star and avant-garde director during the silent era. He is best remembered for his role in “Sunset Boulevard” and his directorial work on “Greed” and “Foolish Wives,” as well as other notable films such as “Grand Illusion” and “Queen Kelly.” In addition to his film career, von Stroheim was a skilled violinist who performed with several orchestras, including the San Francisco Symphony, in his younger years.
